Across the tropics, recent agricultural shifts have led to a rapid expansion of tree plantations,
often into intact forests and grasslands. However, this expansion is poorly characterized …

Early identification of rubber plantations holds significant importance for both optimal
plantation management and scientific studies. Even though remote sensing techniques for …

Natural tropical landscapes have been continuously altered by land use change and other
climate factors. Forest management practices have transformed massive tropical forests into …

Taraxacum kok-saghyz (TK) is a leading alternative rubber-producing plant that produces
natural rubber (NR) latex in laticifers within its roots. Unlike the tropical rubber tree, Hevea …

Indigenous Peoples are long‐term custodians of their lands, but only recently are their
contributions to conservation starting to be recognized in biodiversity policy and practice …

Understanding the status and changes of plant diversity in rubber (Hevea brasiliensis)
plantations is essential for sustainable plantation management in the context of rapid rubber …

Soil erosion by water is known to be a major driver of land degradation. Splash erosion is
the initial stage of water erosion and directly contributes to the detachment of soil particles …

Rubber production plays a critical role in tropical livelihoods. Identifying factors that balance
environmental and socio-economic dimensions of rubber is important for achieving …

Rubber plantations are widespread in mainland South-east Asia. Intensive monocultural
rubber cultivation practices predominate, which negatively impact biodiversity. Some …

Simple Summary Deforestation is increasingly forcing primates into proximity with people. It
is vitally important, especially for globally threatened species, that we understand how …